How to Stay Motivated to Exercise When You’re Not Feeling It.

Journal, Positive Life, Self Discovery

In the beginning of your fitness journey, it is normal to feel a lack of motivation. Starting a new regimen can be intimidating, and sticking to it can be even more so. Consistency, however, is the single most important factor in realizing your health and fitness goals. That’s why we’re here: to keep you inspired and on track while you work to improve your health and fitness. The right mentality and approach can help even the most inexperienced person achieve success. Let’s dive in and find some ways to keep exercising even when you don’t feel like it.

  1. Set Realistic Goals

One of the keys to staying motivated to exercise is to set realistic goals. It’s important to remember that fitness is a journey, and progress takes time. Set specific, achievable goals that align with your fitness level and lifestyle. Whether it’s running a 5k or doing ten push-ups in a row, setting small, measurable goals will help you track your progress and stay motivated.

  1. Find a Workout Buddy

Exercising with a friend can be a great way to stay motivated and accountable. Not only will you have someone to talk to and laugh with, but you’ll also have someone to hold you accountable. Studies show that working out with a partner can increase motivation and sticking to exercise routines (1). So, grab a friend and hit the gym together!

  1. Try Something New

If you’re feeling bored or unmotivated with your current workout routine, try mixing it up. Trying a new workout class or activity can be a fun way to challenge yourself and keep things interesting. Plus, trying new things can help you discover new fitness passions that you may not have known existed.

  1. Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is essential for good health, and it plays a crucial role in exercise performance and motivation. Getting enough sleep can help you feel energized and ready to tackle your workout routine. Studies show that sleep deprivation can negatively impact exercise performance and motivation (2). So, make sure you’re getting enough rest to fuel your workouts.

  1. Reward Yourself

Rewarding yourself for reaching fitness milestones can be a great way to stay motivated. Whether it’s treating yourself to a massage or buying a new workout outfit, giving yourself a small reward can help you feel accomplished and motivated to keep going. Just make sure the reward aligns with your fitness goals and doesn’t sabotage your progress.

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Rohn.

  1. Remember Why You Started

When you’re feeling unmotivated, it can be helpful to remind yourself why you started your fitness journey in the first place. Whether it’s to feel more confident or to improve your health, focusing on your reasons for starting can help you stay motivated and committed to your goals.

Staying motivated to exercise isn’t always easy, but it’s worth the effort. By setting realistic goals, finding a workout buddy, trying new things, getting enough sleep, rewarding yourself, and remembering why you started, you can stay on track and reach your fitness goals. Don’t let a lack of motivation get in the way of your health and fitness journey. Remember, every workout counts!

References:

  1. Williams DM, Dunsiger S, Ciccolo JT, Lewis BA, Albrecht AE, Marcus BH. Acute Affective Response to a Moderate-intensity Exercise Stimulus Predicts Physical Activity Participation 6 and 12 Months Later. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2008;9(3):231-245. doi:10.101

Let The Universe’s Energy Flow Into You

Journal, Positive Life

Did you know you can’t generate energy by thinking about it?

The energy of the universe, which has always existed and always will, only needs to be activated.
You were given life by this Energy. No one ever has to worry about a time when it isn’t available.

There is no such thing as high-energy folks and low-energy people.

Only those with high levels of energy are able to tap into this latent potential.
The low-energy folks, however, shut down this energy that is always available to them.

One cannot just chose which person to send their positive or negative energy to based on their feelings for them. Totally ridiculous!

A same logic applies to infectious disorders. A body is not “selected” by a disease; rather, the body is attacked. And how exactly would it accomplish that? It’s hard to fathom a disease that would decide to attack a person because it didn’t like the style of his haircut. or “I hate the way she talks so I’m going to assault her breast.”

Obviously, that does not exist. That’s a ridiculous idea. There is more to our body and life than we can possibly comprehend at this time, or even admit to ourselves. Since realizing this entails accepting accountability. We must act like a healthy person who tries to understand why he got ill and how he can change his way of thinking and handling to stay healthy once we realize that we “ask” for disease by dwelling on it constantly, rushing from one doctor to another, reading all articles about diseases in magazines, and complaining to friends and family about our aches and pains.

Similarly, with regards to power. It’s impossible to run out of energy. Otherwise, the entire galaxy would shatter, thus it never stops or even slows down. We have access to the same force that keeps the stars in their orbits, that causes grass to grow, and that rotates the Earth on its axis. Imaginable, right? It’s great, and it’s there when we need it.

Thinking ideas that encourage you rather than discourage you, that provide health rather than illness, that make you feel loved rather than afraid of being alone, that bring money rather than poverty can all help you tap into this energy and put it to good use.

Is it enough to simply fantasize about having all this luxury in your life? No! If you could just kick back, relax, and conjure up whatever your heart desires, it would be so much easier. If we were all fairies, we could accomplish whatever we desire in the world and it would just happen.

Fortunately, that’s not how things operate. It’s not safe to do so! Putting our desires into motion requires more than just thinking about them. The two together, seeing our ideal future and working toward it, are what will bring us success.

Each action we take brings the universe closer to us. We put this immense universal energy to use for ourselves through our thoughts and deeds. We force it to advance toward the achievement of our goals.

The technique is straightforward: first, fantasize about what you want, and then, do something to make that goal a reality. Doing so will give you the motivation you need to move forward. The momentum you gain from this action will propel you forward into the next. Further, etc….

How do you decide what to do? It’s important to trust your instincts and go with your intuition. Find no better resource than this book!

Put your concerns to rest. Instead, you should allow yourself to daydream about what it is you truly desire and then take action to make that idea a reality. That settles the matter. Keep an eye on things. Allow the intrigue to develop naturally.

Dealing With Emotional Baggage

Journal, Positive Life

We’re all guilty of it. It appears in numerous forms. We carry them about with us, store them in the darkest recesses of our minds and souls. We have a large collection of recollections of them. It’s not uncommon for people to shed tears at the least provocation when they think about their loved ones. Others may be enraged, harbor profound animosity, and engage in anti-social or confrontational behavior as a result of this.

Many people are haunted by shadows, whether in their dreams or in the midst of the day. Anger out of control, which has the potential to escalate into violence, can strike at any time.

Others will remain in a state of denial, completely cut off from the rest of the world. It’s always someone else’s fault if something goes wrong for certain people; they blame everyone but themselves. What about the victims and the perpetrators of abuse?

Many people get disoriented while trying to locate something they cannot place. There’s something wrong. In schools, workplaces, and churches, a horde of lonesome faces line the streets, sit in public areas, and agonize throughout the day. It’s a constant reminder that we’re all in this together. Road rage is uncontrollable because our roadways are open channels for people to vent their grievances. Scary shit!

Excessive emotional baggage may be costly. When the weight of this responsibility becomes too heavy to carry, some people succumb to it. They see no need to continue the war. They find the world harsh and pointless, and life loses its luster. If there was ever a fight, it’s over for them.

There are many people who live their lives like a piece of driftwood, allowing the river to carry them wherever it will. Is it possible that our reality is so cruel?

What is the source of this emotional pain?

Broken dreams, failed relationships, lost hopes, betrayals, violations, childhood trauma or other types of trauma, contribute to the health concerns. Many of society and the family’s most vulnerable individuals are scarred emotionally by social humiliation and financial calamities, as well as poverty and addiction.

Is our fast-paced society to blame for this? To all of this, we may now add the quest for monetary gain, an unending supply of trinkets and devices, and the rapid advancement of technology. Emotional baggage from broken relationships, diminishing familial ties, and unrealistic expectations of oneself and others is piled on. Some people bear them for a long period.

Even if our bodily requirements are met, we may still find happiness if we take time to listen to our innermost desires. In most areas, there’s an overwhelming amount of resources available, including information, organizations, specialists, and more. Society and people who suffer from deep emotional pain can no longer overlook this crucial issue. 

There has been a revival or revision of wisdom from many civilizations and beliefs in order to fit in with today’s society. If you’re looking for a comprehensive approach, you’ll find it here.

Medical and technological advances are astounding, but just swallowing a pill isn’t always the best course of action.

Determine how much emotional baggage you carry around with you.

How To Create With Your Feelings

Journal, Learning, Positive Life, Self Discovery

Imagine finally taking off seven coats you’ve been wearing on top of each other for years and years. You’ve forgotten that some people consciously choose to live without seven layers of coats on even though most people are living that way.

You remember the possibilities you imagined your life would be when you were a child. You decide to take off the coats and start running joyfully through the spring fields you forgot about. You move into the light where you finally begin to laugh and live feeling inspired every day instead of simply walking around reacting to life, complaining, counting down the days to the next weekend or vacation until you finally die. (more…)